Frans II, Duits keizer neemt de titel keizer van Oostenrijk aan 1804

This silver coin, created by an anonymous artist in 1804, commemorates the ascension of Frans II to the title of Emperor of Austria. The coin features a profile portrait of Frans II on one side and an inscription on the other side, which reads "HI[ER]AZ[AR] IMP[ERATOR] DIG[NITATE] OR[NAVIT] - HIL[IAR]ITAS PVBLICA - A[NNO] D[OMI]NI MDCCCIV" (The Emperor, adorned with dignity - Public joy - in the year of the Lord 1804). The coin, currently housed in the Rijksmuseum, is a small but significant piece of historical memorabilia, capturing a pivotal moment in Austrian history.